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Council at fault over pool norovirus outbreak

Council at fault over pool norovirus outbreak

Standard pool operating procedures were not followed an investigation has concluded, when a norovirus outbreak led to 120 people falling ill.

Five birds stolen by teen gang

Five birds stolen by teen gang

Detectives are appealing for information after three cockerels and two chickens were stolen from a school by a teenage gang.

Portable cabin stolen

Portable cabin stolen

Brazen thieves have stolen a portable cabin and a few other items... including the kitchen sink!

Poorer children 'should get extra 11 Plus marks'

Poorer children 'should get extra 11 Plus marks'

Extra 11 Plus marks should be awarded to children who get free school meals to improve their chances of going to grammar school, a report has said.

Counting under way in KCC election

Counting under way in KCC election

The votes have been cast - now counting is under way for the county council election as almost 400 candidates vye for 81 seats.

Kent investors 'richer than McCartney'

Kent investors 'richer than McCartney'

The Sunday Times rich list for 2017 ranks these Kent businessmen as richer than Beatles legend Sir Paul McCartney.

Learner driver walks free after 111mph police chase

Learner driver walks free after 111mph police chase

A learner driver who led police on a 111mph chase along the A2 has walked free from court after a "catalogue of gross inefficiencies" by prosecutors.

VIDEO: Nurse recalls emotional moment of pair's parting

VIDEO: Nurse recalls emotional moment of pair's parting

A nurse has described how she fought back tears as she watched a devoted couple hold hands one last time - before both died just hours later.

Drivers cut free after serious crash

Drivers cut free after serious crash

A major road was shut for several hours and people were cut free from cars by firefighters following a serious crash.

Elderly man pushed to his knees during robbery

Elderly man pushed to his knees during robbery

An attacker stole a wallet from the 87-year-old victim's trouser pocket after pushing him to the ground in a violent robbery.

KCC election results are in

KCC election results are in

The Conservatives have regained control of Kent County Council. Here's how the results came in...

Travellers move on to park

Travellers move on to park

A group of travellers in caravans have set up camp on a green.

Farage attacker jailed for riot violence

Farage attacker jailed for riot violence

A protester described by friends as "a gentle person" has been jailed for involvement in riot violence - three years after hitting Nigel Farage.

Police given more time to quiz terror suspects

Police given more time to quiz terror suspects

Officers have been granted more time to question six women - including one arrested in Kent following a counter-terrorism swoop.

'It’s horrible to know that person is still driving around'

'It’s horrible to know that person is still driving around'

An 11-year-old boy has been left housebound by groin surgery after he was knocked off his bike in a hit and run crash.

Teen cleared of murder bid after metal bar attack

Teen cleared of murder bid after metal bar attack

A teenager has been cleared of trying to murder a man who was brutally beaten with metal bars as he walked along a road at night.

The Princess Royal visits town

The Princess Royal visits town

Princess Anne met with charity shop volunteers and dignitaries on a visit to a Kent town today.

VIDEO: Car centre ram raided

VIDEO: Car centre ram raided

Thugs rammed a Nissan Micra into the front of a car firm’s building before ransacking it, causing a fire, and making off in two high value motors.

Car park 'murderers' bid to have charge thrown out

Car park 'murderers' bid to have charge thrown out

Two men accused of murdering a homeless man in a multi-storey car park on his first night sleeping rough have applied for the charge to be dismissed.

Gurkhas exposed to deadly asbestos

Gurkhas exposed to deadly asbestos

Hundreds of workers were exposed to deadly dust at a building site resembling a 'war zone' - but the company responsible has avoided a £750k fine.

End of an era as steel mill bites the dust

End of an era as steel mill bites the dust

Demolition crews are ripping down one of Kent's industrial landmarks.

Triplets conceived two weeks apart are world first

Triplets conceived two weeks apart are world first

A couple have described their shock at being the world's first parents to conceive triplets two weeks apart, due to an incredibly rare phenomenon.

Three jailed for 'violent, pre-planned attack' which killed teen

Three jailed for 'violent, pre-planned attack' which killed teen

Three young men have been jailed for at least 60 years for an attack which led to the death of a teenager who had fled to Kent just weeks before.

Man in custody after being stopped by police

Man in custody after being stopped by police

A motorist is in custody after being arrested at the scene of a crash.

Call the midwife... we're having a baby boom

Call the midwife... we're having a baby boom

Staff at a Kent hospital marked International Day of the Midwife... with their very own "in-house" baby boom.

'A loving son and a great musician'

'A loving son and a great musician'

The family of a man who died in a crash at the weekend have paid tribute.

Video: Shocking moment car rolls down hill into tree

Video: Shocking moment car rolls down hill into tree

A driver's captured shocking dashcam footage of the moment a car rolled down a hill and into a tree.

Woman charged with causing Kent man's death

Woman charged with causing Kent man's death

A woman has been charged with causing the death of a man by dangerous driving after he was killed in a crash.

Flowers laid after sudden death of dad, 22

Flowers laid after sudden death of dad, 22

Tributes have been paid after a 22-year-old dad suddenly died at a home.

Inquest date set for man found with neck injury

Inquest date set for man found with neck injury

An inquest into the death of a man who was found injured at his home later died in hospital will be held later this month.

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